Peleg Cole1

b. 5 March 1795, d. 15 August 1859
Birth5 Mar 1795 Peleg Cole was born on 5 Mar 1795 in Virginia.2,3 
Marriage15 Nov 1821 He married first Polly Todd on 15 Nov 1821 in Washington County, Virginia.4 
Marriage27 Sep 1832 He married second Martha Catchem, daughter of James Catchem, on 27 Sep 1832 in Washington County.5 
Cens-185023 Aug 1850  Peleg and Martha were enumerated in Washington County on the first federal census to identify all members of a household by name. Peleg, age 55, owned land worth $4,000. Martha was listed as age 40. Also present were John (21) [Peleg's son from his first marriage], Andrew (15), Rachel (14), Thomas (11), David (9) Francis (3) and Joseph (3 months).6 
Death15 Aug 1859 Peleg died from dropsey on 15 Aug 1859 in Washington County at age 64.2,7,8 
Burial He was buried at Ebbing Spring Cemetery.2 
Will-Recd22 Aug 1859  Peleg's will named his wife Martha, sons James, Andrew, Thomas, David C., Francis, Joseph and George, and daughters Sarah Jane Beattie, Rachel (married) and Martha. Peleg left his wife Martha a specific tract of land, a third of his perishable estate, and $1,000. The rest of his estate was to be divided among his children, after deducting specific amounts for value already received. The will closed with an appeal that his children respect his wishes and not squander the value of the estate through litigation.1 

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Peleg's stone was one of the few markers still present when Ebbing Spring Cemetery was documented for High On A Windy Hill in the 1960s
The 1850 Washington Co., Virginia census listed Peleg as the head of household number 641. Follow the link to see who lived nearby.

Family 1

Polly Todd
Children

Family 2

Martha Catchem b. abt 1810
Children
  • Andrew Cole1 (circa 1835 - )
  • Rachel Cole1 (circa 1836 - )
  • Thomas Vaugh Cole1,10 (circa 1839 - )
  • David Crockett Cole1 (circa 1841 - )
  • Francis S. Cole1,11 (circa 1847 - )
  • Joseph Cole1 (circa 1850 - )
  • Martha Laura S.A. Cole1 (23 Oct 1852 - 22 Apr 1934)
  • George W.H. Cole1,12 (20 Oct 1856 - )
Last Edited19 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S826] Peleg Cole will (recorded 1859), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 14: 476. Peleg's will was dated 3 Feb. 1859 and recorded 22 Aug. 1859. He named his son James as his executor.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 174. Stone reported to read: Peleg Cole, 5 Mar 1795-15 Aug 1859, age 64y 5m 10d.
  3. [S2315] Peleg Cole entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, Mortality Schedule, p. 614 stamped, line 28, viewed online at Ancestry.com, data: age 60, white, male, b. VA, d. Nov from dropsey of 1 mos duration.
  4. [S2390] William R. Wheeler, Minister's Returns 1785-1832 Washington Co., Virginia Vol. 1A, p. 126 (scanned image); return of John Jones Jr.
  5. [S2388] William R. Wheeler, Minister's Returns 1828-1853 Washington Co., Virginia Vol. 2C, p. 5. 1832, Sept 27th married Peter [sic] Cole and Martha Catchem [sic]; return of John Jones.
  6. [S367] Peleg Coale household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. after p. 109 stamped, dwelling 641, family 641, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2010. Household includes: Peleg Coale, 55, farmer, owns land worth $4,000; Martha 40; John 21; Andrew 15; Rachel 14; Thos 11; David 9; Joseph 3/12; Kenrick, 20, black, laborer, Francis, 3; all b. VA.
  7. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 177. Peleg Cole, d. 15 Aug. 1859 of dropsey; father: John Cole; spouse: Martha Cole.
  8. [S2315] Peleg Cole entry, 1860 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, Mortality Schedule, p. 614 stamped, line 28, viewed online at Ancestry.com, data: age 60, white, male, b. VA, d. Nov from dropsey of 1 mos duration. [date conflicts with Aug. 1859 recording of will]
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 174. Stone reported to read: John W. Cole, s/o Peleg Cole, b. Sept. 1829, d. Dec. 1854, age 25y 2m 14d.
  10. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 65. Thomas Vaugh Cole, 22, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Peleg & Martha Cole marr Margaret Bishop, 21, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Washington & Jane Bishop; 30 Nov. 1865 by F. Hickerson.
  11. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 64. Francis S. Cole, 26, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o Peleg & Martha Cole marr Margaret Barlow, 21, sgl, b. Smyth Co., d/o John & Martha Barlow; 19 Dec. 1872.
  12. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 26. Entry states: Geo W. Cole born 20 Oct. 1856 to Peleg & Martha Cole.